British women's number Johanna Konta outlasted Russian eighth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6 7-5 7-5 to reach the women's singles quarter-finals in an thrilling but draining match yesterday.

In three hours and seven minutes of gripping tennis, Konta repeatedly fought back, having been a break down in the second and third sets.

She was close to exiting when facing four break points at 4-4 and 5-5 in the second set, and was down 0-40 on serve at 5-5 in the deciding set but somehow found a way to win.

The 25-year-old 10th seed deserves a rest but isn't going to get one, taking on Germany's Australian Open champion and Wimbledon finalist Angelique Kerber on court one from around 17:30 BST, weather dependent.

After that, she teams up with Jamie Murray against Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jack Sock in the first round of the mixed doubles.

She should sleep well after all that..

It's all been very straightforward so far for Andy Murray as he defends his men's singles title.

On Monday he brushed aside Argentina's Juan Monaco 6-3 6-1 having lost only five games in his first-round match.

The Wimbledon champion, 29, has now won 14 matches in a row since losing the French Open final in June.  

After the delay to the start of play, were expecting him to take on Italy's Fabio Fognini in the last 16 from approximately 19:00 BST.

If you're looking for a talented but temperamental Italian prone to emotional outbursts straight out of central casting, Fognini is your man. Should be fun.

They may have gone into day five 11th in the medal table but there is one category Great Britain are topping - fourth-placed finishes.

Of the completed events, Team GB competitors have finished in fourth place - the most agonising position of all - in six events.

They are: James Guy in the 200m freestyle, Max Litchfield and Hannah Miley in their respective 400m individual medleys, Richard Kruse in the men's foil, the women's rugby sevens team and the men's gymnastics team.

According to Gracenote Sports' 'Virtual Medal Table, Team GB are forecast to take 17 fourth-place finishes, external in total - up from eight at London 2012.  

Read more here.

Rebekah Tiler competes in the women's 69kg weightlifting today from 19:30 BST today and we were given an insight into what life is life with an Olympian - and the next generation of family sports star - from her family......

If you would like to find out more about getting into weightlifting, read our special guide.

Image source, AFP

The enthusiasm of one Chinese swimmer after winning a bronze has made her an overnight social media star in her homeland.

Fu Yuanhui's exaggerated facial expressions and humour have saw her quickly build a big following in China, with many fans have sharing cartoons of the 20-year-old.

In media interviews after competitions, Chinese athletes traditionally thank the country and vow to do their best in the next competition. 

But Fu, who won a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke final, broke with tradition, showing her own happiness at her performance.

Her fans on microblogging platform Sina Weibo have increased from a 100,000 to four million over the past two days, and are still increasing.

Read more about Fu's impact here.

Image source, Getty Images

The startlist is out for the inaugural Olympic golf tournament tomorrow.

I'll just scan down for Rory McIl...oh.

What about Jordon Spieth. Err.

Anyway, away from the high-profile withdrawals, Justin Rose will get going at 14:58 with Great Britain team-mate and Masters champ Danny Willett teeing up at 13:03.

Helen Skelton-Myler, Mark Foster and Rebecca Adlington are our team out in Rio covering the swimming events and they are soaking up the sun before another big night in the pool.

Some strong sunnies game on display here.

The action gets going in the pool at 17:00 BST.

Image source, Instagram

Rob Hayles
Former GB cyclist on Radio 5 live

Image source, Getty Images

For Geraint Thomas, he is a good time trialist but he is not among the favourites. But in these conditions, you never know.  

Argentine Juan Martin del Potro - slayer of top seed Novak Djokovic - was one of those supposed to be in action first up in today's tennis.

He, along with American Madison Keys and Steve Johnson, will be delayed however.

The high wind has postponed the 14:45 BST start. We'll keep you updated.

Team GB long jump athlete Jazmin Sawyers took our body test and unsurprisingly got herself!

Over 10,000 athletes in our database so we are not lacking in detail...

Rob Hayles
Former GB cyclist on Radio 5 live

On the difficulties of competing on a course that is wet in places, dry in others...

"The issue is on the bends and on the descents through the trees. The inter-section between the damp and the dry causes problems.

"It looks like it is drying out on the course in places. If it continues like this and it's bone dry later, the later starters will have the advantage."

Great Britain's big hope Chris Froome is a picture of concentration.

He will be off the ramp when that clock in front of him ticks around to 11:40 which is 15:40 BST.

And just like that it is all over!

Conway wins inside the first minute with an Ippon.

She is into the last 16 where she will face France's Gevrise Emane at 15:52 (BST).

Image source, Getty Images

Team GB's Sally Conway has begun her last 32 elimination round match against Tunisia's Houda Miled.

The Scot looks pumped...

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave gives his tips on how to become a rowing champion.

One of his pieces of advice? Don't over eat.

It is a potentially very big day for kayak competitor Joe Clarke.

He takes to the water later this afternoon for the semi-final.

Computing the greasy conditions and working out how hard you can push as the road dries could be crucial in today's race.

Chris Froome's courageous descending in the Tour are a good sign for Great Britain.

The United States' Brent Bookwalter has come a cropper on the very first corner.

Kristin Armstrong has told Radio 5 live that winning a third consecutive Olympic time trial gold medal makes it "a special day".

She revealed: "About five kilometres to go my coach told me over the radio I had to decide what colour medal I wanted today and I had to go because I was three seconds down.

"I wanted to leave it all out there, everything."

Armstrong's four-year-old son Lucas was on hand to give her a hug at the end but was confused by her reaction to winning.

"He asked me after the race 'Mama, why are you crying? Didn't you win?' I told him that was a really good question and I was crying because I was so happy."

Image source, EPA